iShares MSCI EAFE International Index Fund (MAIIX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MAIIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MAIIX
MAIIX charges 0.09% annually. There are 20 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MAIIX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | MAIIX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | MAIIX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MAIIX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | MAIIX vs FSGEX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MAIIX
MAIIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 36. There are 209 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 92 | — | Jul 1998 | MAIIX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 92 | — | Mar 1993 | MAIIX vs SWRLX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 89 | — | Aug 1999 | MAIIX vs SAHMX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 88 | — | Dec 2004 | MAIIX vs DCINX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 87 | — | Jun 2006 | MAIIX vs GIOTX |
Top Performing MAIIX Alternatives (YTD)
MAIIX is at 10.54% YTD. There are 201 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.55%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 28.55% | — | Aug 1994 | MAIIX vs TIVFX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 26.94% | — | Apr 2019 | MAIIX vs FISZX | |
| Calamos International Growth Fund | 25.57% | — | Mar 2005 | MAIIX vs CIGIX | |
| Lord Abbett International Growth Fund | 24.40% | — | Jun 2021 | MAIIX vs LIAGX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 23.49% | — | Dec 2004 | MAIIX vs DCINX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MAIIX
MAIIX has 15.74% 1-year volatility. There are 200 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 8.34% | — | Nov 1997 | MAIIX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 8.34% | — | Feb 2017 | MAIIX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 8.35% | — | Sep 1996 | MAIIX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 8.36% | — | Jul 1995 | MAIIX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 8.37% | — | Apr 1990 | MAIIX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MAIIX
MAIIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.31%. There are 140 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | MAIIX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | MAIIX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | MAIIX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | MAIIX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | -7.29% | — | Sep 1996 | MAIIX vs FAOAX |
Other Mutual Funds from BlackRock
The 10 most viewed BlackRock mutual funds shown here include ECAT, WFSPX, BDMIX and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust | Tactical Allocation, Derivative Income, ESG | 39 | 15.10% | — | Sep 2021 | MAIIX vs ECAT | |
| iShares S&P 500 Index Fund Class K | S&P 500 | 65 | 11.33% | — | Jul 1993 | MAIIX vs WFSPX | |
| BlackRock Global Equity Market Neutral Fund Class ... | Equity Market Neutral | 96 | 11.25% | — | Dec 2012 | MAIIX vs BDMIX | |
| BlackRock LifePath Index 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 64 | 12.43% | — | May 2011 | MAIIX vs LIVIX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 70% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 73 | 11.70% | — | Dec 1991 | MAIIX vs FASGX | |
| AlphaSimplex Managed Futures Strategy Fund Class Y | Systematic Trend | 51 | 9.56% | — | Jul 2010 | MAIIX vs ASFYX | |
| BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Fund | Derivative Income | 41 | 5.97% | — | Aug 2005 | MAIIX vs BDJ | |
| BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund Investor A | Technology Equities | 50 | 34.57% | — | Apr 2000 | MAIIX vs BGSAX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 40% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 72 | 6.74% | — | Oct 2007 | MAIIX vs FFANX | |
| Fidelity Asset Manager 85% Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 72 | 13.91% | — | Sep 1999 | MAIIX vs FAMRX |
Often Compared With MAIIX
Investors most often compare MAIIX with VXUS, SCHF, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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